section 3 flash cards

1
Q

the condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place

A

weather

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2
Q

weather conditions in a geographic region over a long time

A

climate

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3
Q

the measurement of heat

A

temperature

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4
Q

Earth’s atmosphere trapping heat energy

A

greenhouse effect

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5
Q

caused by human activities

A

global warming

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6
Q

all centers of low pressure

A

cyclones

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7
Q

winds that blow from the same direction

A

prevailing winds

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8
Q

zone along the equator that is calm with no prevailing winds

A

doldrums

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9
Q

when two air masses of widely different temperatures or moisture levels meet.

A

front

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